IRS Audits & Exams
“I'm facing an IRS audit, what's my first step?”
An IRS audit often starts with understanding exactly what kind of exam is involved and what the notice is asking for, since correspondence audits, office exams, and field exams can differ in scope and documentation needs. The first step is usually to read the notice closely, confirm the tax year and items under review, and gather the records tied to those amounts, such as income support, deductions, and bank statements. The timing, the notice language, and whether a representative is involved can all shape how the process unfolds. A CPA who reads your specifics can usually tell you, in plain English, where this lands.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“What is the first thing I should do when the IRS audits me?”
“I'm under IRS audit, what should I do right away?”
“How do I begin dealing with an IRS examination?”
“What's the first step if the IRS contacts me about an audit?”
“I lost all my physical receipts from a year I am currently being audited for, can I use credit card statements and bank logs to prove my business expenses?”
“I just got a Letter 525 proposing thousands in changes to my tax return, how do I officially request an appeal conference with the IRS Independent Office of Appeals?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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